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in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, <a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense. <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But we, having been bereaved of you, brothers, for the time of an hour--in face, not in heart--were more abundantly eager with great desire to see your face. <a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">King James Bible</a> But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire. <a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New King James Version</a> But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored more eagerly to see your face with great desire. <a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But we, brothers and sisters, having been orphaned from you by absence for a short while—in person, not in spirit—were all the more eager with great desire to see your face. <a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short while— in person, not in spirit— were all the more eager with great desire to see your face. <a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But we, brethren, having been bereft of you for a short while—in person, not in spirit—were all the more eager with great desire to see your face. <a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But we, brothers, having been taken away from you for a short while—in face but not in heart—were all the more eager with great desire to see your face. <a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But since we were taken away from you, believers, for a little while—in person, but not in heart—we endeavored, with great longing to see you face to face. <a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But as for us, brothers and sisters, after we were forced to leave you for a short time (in person, not in heart ), we greatly desired and made every effort to return and see you face to face. <a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But as for us, brothers, after we were forced to leave you for a short time (in person, not in heart), we greatly desired and made every effort to return and see you face to face. <a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire: <a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My friends, we were kept from coming to you for a while, but we never stopped thinking about you. We were eager to see you and tried our best to visit you in person. <a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire: <a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Brothers and sisters, we have been separated from you for a little while. Although we may not be able to see you, you're always in our thoughts. We have made every possible effort to fulfill our desire to see you. <a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> As for us, friends, when we were separated from you for a little while--not in our thoughts, of course, but only in body--how we missed you and how hard we tried to see you again! <a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Brothers, although we have been separated from you for a little while—in person but not in heart—we eagerly desire to see you again face to face. <a href="/net/1_thessalonians/2.htm">NET Bible</a> But when we were separated from you, brothers and sisters, for a short time (in presence, not in affection) we became all the more fervent in our great desire to see you in person. <a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire, <a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored the more abundantly to see your face with great desire. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But we, brethren, having been for a short time separated from you in bodily presence, though not in heart, endeavoured all the more earnestly, with intense longing, to see you face to face.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense. <a href="/web/1_thessalonians/2.htm">World English Bible</a> But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And we, brothers, having been taken from you for the space of an hour—in presence, not in heart—hurried more abundantly to see your face in much desire; <a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But we, having been bereaved of you, brothers, for the time of an hour--in face, not in heart--were more abundantly eager with great desire to see your face. <a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And we, brethren, having been taken from you for the space of an hour -- in presence, not in heart -- did hasten the more abundantly to see your face in much desire, <a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And we, brethren, having been separated from you for a due measure of time, in face, not in heart, we were the more excessively zealous to see your face with much eager desire.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But we, brethren, being taken away from you for a short time, in sight, not in heart, have hastened the more abundantly to see your face with great desire. <a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And we, brothers, having been deprived of you for a short time, in sight, but not in heart, have hurried all the more to see your face, with a great desire. <a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Brothers, when we were bereft of you for a short time, in person, not in heart, we were all the more eager in our great desire to see you in person. <a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As for us, brothers and sisters, when, for a short time, we were made orphans by being separated from you—in person, not in heart—we longed with great eagerness to see you face to face.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But we, brethren, have been deprived of your affection for a little while, yet only in presence and not in heart, so we have with great love vigorously endeavored to see your faces. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But we, brethren, were bereaved for a short time of your presence, but not in our hearts, and we took all the more pains in much love to see your faces.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But we, brethren, having been taken from you for a short time, in person, not in heart, did, with great desire, endeavor the more earnestly to see your face. <a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But, brethren, we having been absent from you for the space of an hour, in presence, not in heart, we were the more exceedingly anxious to see your face with much desire. <a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But we, brethren, bereaved of you for a short moment, in person, not in heart, have more abundantly longed to see your face with great desire. <a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> As for me, my brethren, having been so abruptly separated from you, in person, tho' not in affection, I have the more ardently endeavour'd to see you again. <a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But we, brethren, having been for a short time separated from you in bodily presence, though not in heart, endeavoured all the more earnestly, with intense longing, to see you face to face. <a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But we, brethren, having been bereft of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face, with great desire. <a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But we, brethren, being separated from you for a season, in person not in heart, endeavoured the more earnestly to see you again with much desire. <a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=272" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Paul's Longing to Visit</a> 16hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them. 17<a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">Brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">although</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: Hēmeis (PPro-N1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">we</a> <a href="/greek/642.htm" title="642: aporphanisthentes (V-APP-NMP) -- To separate from some one, be bereaved. From apo and a derivative of orphanos; to bereave wholly, i.e. separate.">were torn away</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: aph’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">for</a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairon (N-AMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">a short time</a> <a href="/greek/5610.htm" title="5610: hōras (N-GFS) -- Apparently a primary word; an hour."></a> <a href="/greek/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpō (N-DNS) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person.">(in person,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardia (N-DFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">in heart),</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">our</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollē (Adj-DFS) -- Much, many; often. "></a> <a href="/greek/1939.htm" title="1939: epithymia (N-DFS) -- Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing.">desire</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idein (V-ANA) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">to see</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpon (N-ANS) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person.">face to face</a> <a href="/greek/4057.htm" title="4057: perissoterōs (Adv) -- Greatly, exceedingly, abundantly, vehemently. Adverb from perissos; superabundantly."></a> <a href="/greek/4704.htm" title="4704: espoudasamen (V-AIA-1P) -- To hasten, be eager, be zealous. From spoude; to use speed, i.e. To make effort, be prompt or earnest.">was even more intense.</a> 18For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Acts 17:10</a> As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue. <a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Acts 20:37-38</a> They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him. / They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-28.htm">2 Corinthians 11:28</a> Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Philippians 1:8</a> God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. <a href="/romans/1-11.htm">Romans 1:11</a> For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">2 Corinthians 1:15-16</a> Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing. / I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea. <a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm">2 Timothy 1:4</a> Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. <a href="/philippians/4-1.htm">Philippians 4:1</a> Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-4.htm">2 Corinthians 2:4</a> For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you. <a href="/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23</a> But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you, <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7</a> and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more. <a href="/galatians/4-19.htm">Galatians 4:19</a> My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you, <a href="/2_corinthians/12-15.htm">2 Corinthians 12:15</a> And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less? <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Colossians 2:5</a> For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm">1 Corinthians 5:3</a> Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But we, brothers, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.in presence.<a href="/2_kings/5-26.htm">2 Kings 5:26</a> And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants?<a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Acts 17:10</a> And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.<a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm">1 Corinthians 5:3</a> For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,endeavoured.<a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:6,10,11</a> But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: … <a href="/genesis/31-30.htm">Genesis 31:30</a> And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?<a href="/genesis/45-28.htm">Genesis 45:28</a> And Israel said, It is enough; 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This reflects the early Christian understanding of the church as a family, transcending social and ethnic boundaries, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>.although we were torn away from you The phrase "torn away" suggests a forceful separation, akin to being orphaned. This reflects the deep emotional bond Paul had with the Thessalonian church. Historically, Paul had to leave Thessalonica abruptly due to persecution (<a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5-10</a>), highlighting the challenges faced by early Christians.for a short time This indicates the temporary nature of their separation. Paul reassures the Thessalonians that their absence is not permanent, reflecting the hope of reunion. This echoes the Christian belief in eternal fellowship, as seen in <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:17</a>.(in person, not in heart) Paul emphasizes that physical separation does not equate to spiritual or emotional distance. This reflects the Christian doctrine of the communion of saints, where believers are united in spirit despite physical absence, as seen in <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Colossians 2:5</a>.our desire to see you face to face The longing to meet "face to face" underscores the importance of personal fellowship in the early church. This personal connection is vital for mutual encouragement and growth, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a>.was even more intense Paul's increasing desire to see the Thessalonians highlights the deep love and pastoral concern he has for them. This reflects the model of Christ's love for the church, as seen in <a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34</a>, and serves as an example for Christian leaders.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Thessalonians. He expresses his deep longing to be with the Thessalonian believers. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonian_believers.htm">Thessalonian Believers</a> The recipients of the letter, a group of Christians in Thessalonica who were dear to Paul. 3. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a> A city in Macedonia where Paul had established a church during his missionary journeys. 4. <a href="/topical/s/separation.htm">Separation</a> The event of Paul being physically separated from the Thessalonian believers, which he describes as being "torn away." 5. <a href="/topical/h/heartfelt_longing.htm">Heartfelt Longing</a> The emotional and spiritual connection Paul maintains with the Thessalonians despite physical absence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fellowship.htm">The Importance of Fellowship</a> Paul’s longing to see the Thessalonians face to face underscores the value of personal fellowship among believers. Physical presence strengthens the bonds of Christian love and unity. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_connection_beyond_physical_presence.htm">Spiritual Connection Beyond Physical Presence</a> Even when separated physically, believers can remain united in heart and spirit. This connection is maintained through prayer, mutual concern, and shared faith. <a href="/topical/e/enduring_trials_with_love.htm">Enduring Trials with Love</a> Paul’s separation from the Thessalonians was due to persecution, yet his love for them did not wane. Believers are encouraged to maintain love and concern for one another, even in difficult circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_pastoral_care.htm">The Role of Pastoral Care</a> Paul’s example demonstrates the importance of pastoral care and leadership. Church leaders should strive to maintain a deep, personal connection with their congregations. <a href="/topical/d/desire_for_reunification.htm">Desire for Reunification</a> The intense desire to reunite with fellow believers reflects the eternal hope of ultimate reunion in Christ. This longing should inspire believers to cherish and prioritize their relationships within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_thessalonians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 2</a> <a href="/q/what_does_sanctified_mean.htm">What is the meaning of being sanctified?</a> <a href="/q/does_1_thess._2_18_conflict_with_science.htm">Does the reference to Satan in 1 Thessalonians 2:18 conflict with scientific or rational explanations for obstacles in travel?</a> <a href="/q/do_deut._17_14-20_and_1_sam._8_conflict.htm">How does Deuteronomy 17:14-20's endorsement of a human king align with 1 Samuel 8's warning against monarchy, and are these texts contradictory?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_proverbs_18_19_align_with_forgiveness.htm">Proverbs 18:19: How does 'an offended brother' being harder to win back than a fortified city align with the Bible's emphasis on immediate forgiveness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) But we, brethren.--Now comes a change of subject: no longer the memories of the time when St. Paul was among them, but his hopes and fears about them since he left."But while you were being persecuted by these reprobate Jews, we, who were driven away from you, were longing to come back to see whether your faith was such an effectual working faith as to support you through it all."Taken from you.--Literally, bereaved from you--i.e., bereaved by being torn from you; a return to the simile of the mother (<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-7.htm" title="But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherishes her children:">1Thessalonians 2:7</a>), or father (<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-11.htm" title="As you know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father does his children,">1Thessalonians 2:11</a>).The more abundantly.--"So far were we from the proverb, 'out of sight, out of mind,' that our very absence gave us a greater yearning after your presence" (<a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm" title="For I truly, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that has so done this deed,">1Corinthians 5:3</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - Here a new chapter ought to have commenced, passing on to another subject, the apostle's desire to visit the Thessalonians. But we, brethren, being taken from you; literally, being bereaved of you (R.V.). For a short time; literally, for the space of an hour. And yet it was several years before the apostle revisited Thessalonica; but he here speaks of the short period - a space of six months - which had already separated them; not, as some suppose, that his mind was so full of the ideas of eternity that he overlooked all divisions of time. In presence, not in heart. Similar expressions are common in Paul's Epistles, denoting his love for his converts; thus: "Though I be absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in the spirit" (<a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Colossians 2:5</a>). Endeavored the more abundantly to see your face with great desire; because our separation has been so short. As has been well observed, "Universal experience testifies that the pain of separation from friends and the desire to return to them are more vivid, the more freshly the remembrance of the departure is on the mind" (Lunemann). <a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. although δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. we Ἡμεῖς (Hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. were torn away ἀπορφανισθέντες (aporphanisthentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_642.htm">Strong's 642: </a> To separate from some one, be bereaved. From apo and a derivative of orphanos; to bereave wholly, i.e. separate. from ἀφ’ (aph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. for πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. a short time καιρὸν (kairon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. (in person, προσώπῳ (prosōpō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4383.htm">Strong's 4383: </a> From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. in heart), καρδίᾳ (kardia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. [our] ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. desire ἐπιθυμίᾳ (epithymia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1939.htm">Strong's 1939: </a> Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing. to see ἰδεῖν (idein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. face [to face] πρόσωπον (prosōpon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4383.htm">Strong's 4383: </a> From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. was even more intense. ἐσπουδάσαμεν (espoudasamen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4704.htm">Strong's 4704: </a> To hasten, be eager, be zealous. From spoude; to use speed, i.e. To make effort, be prompt or earnest. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 2:17 But we brothers being bereaved of you (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 2:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 2:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 2:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 2:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>